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16th Gwangju Biennale announces theme

The 16th Gwangju Biennale has revealed its theme, 'You must change your life,' a line from Rainer Maria Rilke's poem 'Archaic Torso of Apollo.' Artistic director Ho Tzu Nyen and curators Che Kyongfa, Park Gahee, and Brian Kuan Wood will lead an edition focused on art's transformative power during a time of multiple crises. The exhibition, running from September 5 to November 15, will feature the smallest number of artists in the biennale's history, emphasizing intensity over accumulation and tracking the evolution of individual artistic practices.

Title, Theme Announced for 2026 Gwangju Biennale

The Gwangju Biennale has announced the title and theme for its 2026 edition, which will run from September 5 to November 15. The title, 'You Must Change Your Life,' is taken from a Rainer Maria Rilke poem. Artistic director Ho Tzu Nyen stated the event will focus on 'change' and 'practice,' exploring art's transformative power through a curated selection of works from 45 artists and collectives, the smallest cohort in the event's history.

berlin academy of art slams art prize cuts us president called steward not owner of white house over ballroom plans morning links for march 18 2026 1234777711

Berlin’s Academy of Arts has issued a sharp critique of proposed budget cuts to the Berlin Art Prize, which would see the award's prize money halved. The Academy argues that reducing the current €45,000 total funding—already considered modest—devalues the historic award and threatens its future as a symbol of artistic freedom and democratic expression.